Job Description
Join InnovateNext Solutions as we pioneer the future landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, shape organizational blueprints, and drive transformative innovation. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to future-proof our enterprise while mentoring a global team of futurists. If you thrive at the bleeding edge of what's next and want to build tomorrow's reality today, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive forces impacting 2026+ markets
- Develop strategic roadmaps for enterprise adaptation to emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Design and facilitate scenario-planning workshops for executive stakeholders
- Author forward-looking whitepapers and thought leadership content
- Build and manage a global network of futurist researchers and industry pioneers
- Translate foresight insights into actionable product development frameworks
- Represent the company at global innovation summits and future-focused conferences
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Proven track record of developing 5-10 year strategic scenarios
- Expertise in emerging tech domains (AGI, neurotech, climate engineering)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Experience building and managing distributed research teams
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-proofing initiatives